Flymo Micro Lite User Instructions page 3

General
1. This product is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the product by a person respon-
sible for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the product. Local reg-
ulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
the instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D.
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and
safe working practice must be followed at all times.
Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it
if there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until
the electrical supply has been disconnected. Do
not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace it
with a new one.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your product.
6. Keep cable away from product, always work
away from the power point using up and down,
never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
10. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine
electric supply cable for damage or ageing be-
fore winding cable for storage. Do not repair a
damaged cable, replace it with a new one. Use
only Flymo replacement cable.
11. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
12. Never carry the product by the cable.
13. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
14. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
15. Flymo products are double insulated to
EN60335. Under no circumstance should an
earth be connected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the plastic cutters.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged plastic cutters together
with their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial
light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass,
where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5. Use across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes.
7. Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not use on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when using, you could trip.
Walk never run.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over sur-
faces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
12. Never fit metal cutting elements.
13. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting plas-
tic cutters at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
14. Do not tilt product when the motor is running, ex-
cept when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift
only the part which is away from the operator. Al-
ways ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the appliance to the
ground.
15. Never pick up or carry a product when it is oper-
ating or still connected to the mains supply.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the ap-
pliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product until
you are sure that the entire product is in a safe
operating condition.;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause in-
jury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement plastic cutters speci-
fied for this product.
4. Only use replacement parts and accessories
recommended by Husqvarna.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the product to pre-
vent entrapment of the fingers between moving
plastic cutters and fixed parts of the machine.
6. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of chil-
dren. Do not store outdoors.
7. Allow the product to cool for atleast 30 minutes
before storing.